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The Food Resource Coordinator (FRC) is responsible for food acquisition and donor relations. He/she is directly responsible for building, maintaining, and stewarding local food donor relationships with a focus on quality donations and a high level of customer service. He/she creates and manages the process of procuring packaged food and fresh produce from area grocery stores, distributors, brokers, food processors, manufacturers, farmers, and other local donors, as well as a shared responsibility for securing corporate and national food donations through the Feeding America (FA) food bank network. In addition, this position is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing annual and independent food drives within the community. The Food Resource Coordinator regularly interacts and collaborates with all departments in the organization, in addition to external community partners, providing current knowledge of food systems and procurement methodologies in addition to providing excellent customer service, logistics assistance, internal resource management, food safety, and creative problem solving.
About Community Food Share
At Community Food Share, we are a community connector. By strategically leveraging our donors time and money and our partners resources, together, we better serve the participants who rely on us. Accessing fresh, nutritious food isnt always easy or affordable. Thats what were here for. By partnering with local farms and grocery stores, we provide participants with food they feel good about feeding their family. How are we able to distribute more than 10 million pounds of food a year? It takes a lot of hard work, a ton of collaboration, and a dynamic group of FEARLESS people and organizations to make it all happen.
Who We are Looking For
The ideal candidate will be personable, flexible and adaptable, comfortable working with diverse individuals and committed to the mission of ending hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties.
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or three to five years directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Knowledge of the Feeding America Choice system and the Feeding America Purchasing system for food procurement preferred.
Must possess a valid Colorado drivers license and maintain an acceptable MVR.
ServSafe Food Safety Managers Certification or ability to secure certification within 6 months of hire.
What We Offer the Right Candidate
We offer a great compensation package, including
Full time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday
20 paid days off in the first year and 9 paid holidays
95% company paid health benefits (Kaiser Gold Policy)
100% company paid dental, short term disability and life insurance benefits
Competitive pay ranging from $42000 to $45000/year DOE
A great culture
To Apply
To see a complete job description, please visit our website at www.communityfoodshare.org.
If you want to feel good about your work and the contribution you make to your community, then please submit your resume with a cover letter today!
It is the policy of Community Food Share to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Community Food Share will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
